North Dakota · Metropolitan Area
Balta is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 56. Residents earn $30,625 per year, which is 59% below the national average.
Based on current data, Balta receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Balta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Balta is $30,625, 59% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Balta is $84,400, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Balta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $30,625 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,134 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,637 |
| Unemployment | 8.3% |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 242 |
| County GDP | $279M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,200 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.61% |
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $84,400 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,200 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.61% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,292/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 27.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.2 inches |
| 52% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,548 ft (472 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1662°N, 100.0366°W |
| County FIPS | 38049 |
Winner: Republican by 63.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.3% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 33.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 17.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |